It has been shown that one of the key ways that parents can help to fulfill their child's potential is by showing a keen interest and involvement in their learning and education. This may involve reading to each other, playing games with numbers and words or simply looking at the world together and discovering new things.
By making the most of the time you spend together, you can help to support your child's learning and help to develop their strengths, self-confidence and self-esteem. You will also provide them with a role model; showing you appreciate learning will demonstrate to them that learning is important for both children and adults alike.
In this section, we take a look at a number of ways you can help your child to learn, including tips and advice on developing their reading, writing, spelling and mathematical skills.